RBNYJ vs CHIRB2316.6 projected (4.3–18.2)PPR

Should I start Braelon Allen in Week 4?

Start Braelon Allen in Week 4. Allen projects 16.6 PPR points to Josh Jacobs's 14.8.

Measured against the RB24 start line: Josh Jacobs, RB25 at 14.8 projected PPR points, the first running back below it.

Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET

Why Braelon Allen

Start Braelon Allen — projects 16.6, an even matchup vs CHI, with a rising role.

Braelon Allen projects 16.6 points on a 4.3–18.2 range. The matchup grades as neutral against CHI. Usage: carries / game at 4.5. Net: Braelon Allen is start this week.

Working for Allen: Reliable (99% consistency).

Working against Allen: Committee back (3% of touches), Negative game script (Trailing).

Matchup

Braelon Allen (NYJ) faces CHI, kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET. The matchup is rated neutral. Betting line: implied team total 20.0, spread +3.5.

Recent form

Braelon Allen's last 5 games: PPR points 6.7, 0.6, 4, 8.5, 4.7 (oldest to newest).

At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.

What flips it

Allen's edge is 1.8 points (16.6 to 14.8). Jacobs's ceiling (19.9) clears Allen's projection, so a big game from Jacobs flips it. Allen's floor (4.3) sits under Jacobs's projection, so a quiet game from Allen flips it too. Confidence in the call: moderate.

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